Post-combustion describes technologies and processes that remove pollutants—most importantly carbon dioxide—from the exhaust gases after fuel has been burned, like a filter installed on a car's tailpipe for a power plant or factory. Investors track it because it affects compliance costs, future liability and capital spending: companies that adopt effective post-combustion solutions can avoid fines, access incentives, and protect the value of emissions-intensive assets as regulations tighten.
carbon dioxide (CO2)technical
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a colorless, odorless gas produced when living things breathe and when fuels or materials are burned or processed; it acts like a blanket in the atmosphere, trapping heat and driving climate change. Investors care because CO2 levels shape government rules, taxes and market prices for energy, products and emissions credits, which can change a company’s costs, legal risks and the value of its assets over time.
CO2-capturetechnical
CO2 capture is the process of removing carbon dioxide gas from industrial emissions or the air and storing or converting it so it doesn't enter the atmosphere. Think of it like a giant vacuum or sponge that pulls out a pollutant before it escapes; the captured CO2 can be stored underground, reused in products, or turned into other materials. Investors care because the technology can reduce regulatory risk, create new revenue streams (carbon credits or sale of captured CO2), and affect the long‑term value and costs of companies in carbon‑intensive industries.
regenerable solvent-basedtechnical
A regenerable solvent-based process or product uses a liquid chemical to dissolve or carry materials and is designed so that the solvent can be recovered, cleaned, and reused rather than thrown away. For investors, this matters because it reduces ongoing raw‑material costs, waste disposal liabilities and regulatory risk, while often lowering supply‑chain dependence and capital intensity—similar to reusing a cleaning solution instead of constantly buying new bottles.
baseloadtechnical
Baseload is the minimum, steady level of electricity demand or supply that exists over a typical day or season, like the baseline heartbeat of the power grid. Investors care because assets that reliably meet baseload — such as certain power plants or long-term contracts — provide predictable revenue and lower risk, while shortfalls or oversupply at this level can drive price swings and affect valuations.
flue gas treatmenttechnical
Flue gas treatment is the set of equipment and processes that clean the exhaust produced by burning fuels in power plants or industrial boilers before it is released into the air. Like a car’s exhaust filter for a factory, it removes pollutants such as sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and mercury; this matters to investors because it affects compliance costs, operating expenses, permit risk and potential liability, and can influence a company’s ability to run assets or qualify for subsidies.
scrubber technologiestechnical
Scrubber technologies are systems that remove harmful chemicals and particles from industrial or ship exhaust before they enter the air, like a water filter or vacuum for smokestacks and engine emissions. They matter to investors because they affect a company’s compliance costs, capital spending, operating expenses and ability to sell into regulated markets; choosing effective scrubbers can reduce fines, limit business disruption and protect reputation.
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- Facility will utilize B&W’s SolveBright™ solvent-flexible CO2-capture process
- Full notice to proceed anticipated in March 2026
- Baseload power demand is driving the need for power generation and environmental technologies
AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that it has received limited notice to proceed with engineering and long-lead procurement on a SolveBright™ post-combustion, regenerable solvent-based carbon dioxide (CO2) capture system for an existing power plant in the United States. The full notice to proceed is anticipated to be signed by March 2026, with an estimated value of $80 million and the potential for additional scope and construction services.
B&W’s SolveBright system design will allow the use of both an advanced specialty solvent and widely available commodity solvents, providing significant operational flexibility and potential cost savings for the plant owner. The SolveBright solution will be capable of capturing and storing more than 550,000 tons of CO2 annually.
“We are excited to deliver our SolveBright carbon capture technology, that will capture CO2 for this U.S. baseload power generation facility,” said Jimmy Morgan, B&W Chief Commercial Officer. “B&W has an extensive history of providing flue gas treatment and scrubber technologies to the utility and industrial sectors. Now, with the rapid growth of data centers and AI factories in North America, we are well-positioned to leverage our flue gas treatment technologies to support energy producers who need solutions to capture CO2 for storage and beneficial use.”
“B&W’s diverse suite of power generation and environmental technologies allows us to help our customers with flexible, innovative power solutions, using a broad range of fuels, and we’re excited to play a key role in serving this emerging market,” Morgan added.
B&W can support small- or large-scale post-combustion carbon capture projects, from initial plant surveys and technology evaluation to plant commissioning and start-up.
About Babcock & Wilcox
Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. is a leader in energy and environmental products and services for power and industrial markets worldwide. Follow us on LinkedIn and learn more at babcock.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
B&W cautions that this release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to a limited notice to proceed with engineering on its SolveBright™ post-combustion carbon-capture technology for a power plant project in the United States, an anticipated full notice to proceed for the project, and the anticipated net effects of the project. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. For a more complete discussion of these risk factors, see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K. If one or more of these risks or other risks materialize, actual results may vary materially from those expressed. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, except to the extent required by applicable law.
